Food
The recipe for food pairing
Broccoli and chocolate. Prawns and vanilla. According to food pairing theory, these culinary matches should go together as well as macaroni and cheese, or peanut butter and jam. But do they really… Audio
Our Changing World – The science of food pairing
Why do some foods go so well together – like macaroni and cheese – while other flavour combos fall flat? This week senior producer Justin Gregory digs into a smorgasbord of unusual food pairings and… Audio
The ultra-processed 'commerciogenic' diet that's killing us all
Every year, the average person eats about 8kg of additives, which shouldn't come as a surprise if you look at the long list of incomprehensible ingredients on the back of so many packets of food. Dr… Audio
Research shows less sugar in drinks is still OK with consumers
How low can the sugar levels be in sugary drinks before people don't like the taste? A new study set out to answer that question and were surprised to find people are ok with a lot less sugar than… Audio
Midday Rural News for 20 September 2023
Heavy rainfall destroyed around four million young plants at the country's three main propagators at Bay of Plenty nurseries, earlier this year.
Monique Steele has the rural news. Audio
Health officials propose limits and portion restriction
Top health officials are pushing for sugar and salt limits to be set in food and fast-food portions to be restricted, in an attempt to halt the obesity crisis.
Ministry of Health proposals for a… Audio
Green Party wants free lunches expanded to 365,000 children
The Green Party wants to increase the number of children receiving free school lunches by 58 percent from the start of next year, saying the programme faces being cut.
Midday Rural News for 19 September 2023
Animal welfare group SAFE has asked parties polling over 5 percent for their thoughts on a range of policy stances relating to animal welfare.
Monique Steele has the rural news. Audio
Midday Rural News for 18 September 2023
Farm buildings have been destroyed, trees are down and power is still out on some farms in the central North Island after strong gusts lashed the country over the weekend.
Monique Steele has the… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
To the healthiest four and a half minutes on New Zealand radio - done the numbers and they are Rock Solid - Nathan Rarere joined by our Minister of Fruit and Veggies, Glenn Forsyth. Audio
What's on the menu for a $75pp brekky?
What do you think a decent breakfast costs - a couple of wheeties...chug of milk ..if you're lucky a few canned peaches on top. Or maybe you're going high end ..so an omelette with all the trimmings… Video, Audio
Midday Rural News for 15 September 2023
Farmers we've spoken to say it was a great debate at Mystery Creek that will help many decide their final vote for next month's election.
Monique Steele has the rural news. Audio
Sealord moves to acquire Christchurch-based Independent Fisheries
Fishing company Sealord has entered into an agreement to buy Independent Fisheries, which could make it New Zealand's biggest seafood business.
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
Joining First Up from Wellington this week is our Minister of Fruit and Veggies, Glenn Forsyth. Fruit of the Week: Avocados Audio
Midday Rural News for 14 September 2023
The $44 million given to remove silt and woody debris after Cyclone Gabrielle is starting to run low and crews working to remove it have been told to slow down. Silt recovery taskforce lead Darren de… Audio
Food prices starting to stabilise says produce expert
A produce expert says food prices are starting to stabilise, and the outlook for the cost of fruit and vegetables is looking a lot sunnier.
Stats NZ's Food Price Index for August is up 8.9 percent… Audio
